In the Lakers’ 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James made history as the oldest player to record three straight triple-doubles. In the 4th quarter, with the score at 98-99, he hit a crucial bucket, brushing off three or maybe four Grizzlies players.
His son, Bronny, became excited as he witnessed his father’s remarkable shot. After the game, LeBron James shared his thoughts on the special moment.
LeBron reflected on this emotional moment, emphasizing the importance of setting a good example for his son. He said, “That’s a pretty cool feeling. It’s my job to continue to set the example for him, for sure. I’m at the latter stage of my career and he’s at the beginning. So I gotta go out and set the example every single night.”
He added, “It’s always great to be able to do anything out on the floor and to look over there and see him is super rewarding.” The 39-year-old also spoke to reporters about his performance and how he managed to achieve such a feat.
Bronny was HYPED after this tough Bron bucket 💪👑 pic.twitter.com/Iaoo8jSkNc
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He explained, “Just being very patient and taking what the defense gives me. I’ve been doing it for a while, so I understand time and score. I understand the waves and the swings of the game. So it’s nothing new to me.”
LeBron James gets honest about his retirement
LeBron, who will turn 40 next month, scored 35 points, had 14 assists, and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Lakers’ 128-123 win over the Grizzlies. After the game, he spoke honestly about his future in the NBA, sharing some sad news.
LeBron James on retirement‼️👀
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“I’m not going to play that much longer, to be completely honest.”
“I’m not playing until the wheels fall off. I'm not going to be the guy that’s disrespecting the game because I just want to be out on the floor.”
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When asked about the approximate timeline, he said, “I’m not going to play that much longer, to be completely honest. I don’t know how many years that is. If it’s one year or two years, whatever the case may be.”
